There Is No Scarcity Of Stories For Connie Tucker
Not being directly tied to The Big Bang Theory like its parent series affords Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage has some advantages. That includes the show having more creative freedom simply because not much is revealed about Georgie’s marriage with Mandy in the nerd-centric sitcom. Despite creating countless plot holes throughout its seven-year run on CBS, Young Sheldon was forced to end because Lorre and his team wanted to adhere to the established timeline. Its sequel doesn’t have that kind of problem because there was barely anything revealed about what happened during Georgie’s marriage to Mandy.
Raegan Revord was supposed to only reprise Missy in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’s second episode, but her role was expanded, setting a precedent for Potts’ potential future as Meemaw.
Because of that, there’s virtually nothing stopping Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage from featuring Meemaw more. It’s also worth noting that Potts publicly criticized Young Sheldon‘s cancelation, and has expressed her interest in playing the character in the new CBS endeavor. Given this, it shouldn’t be difficult to recruit her to at least be a recurring guest star in the upcoming Lorre sitcom. Initially, Raegan Revord was supposed to only reprise Missy in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage‘s second episode, but her role was expanded, setting a precedent for Potts’ potential future as Meemaw.
Aside from the role that Meemaw played in Georgie and Mandy’s story, her personal narrative also deserves to be told. This is especially important for a couple of reasons. Firstly, as great as Young Sheldon‘s finale was, it failed to give Connie a proper send-off. After George’s funeral, the show’s focus shifted to wrapping up Sheldon’s childhood in Texas, leaving barely any time for other lingering arcs. Secondly, it’s still difficult to reconcile the version of Meemaw in Young Sheldon with her supposed older iteration in The Big Bang Theory, and more time with the character can explain the changes.
Will Meemaw Appear In More Episodes Of Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage?
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Has Lots Of Opportunities To Feature Meemaw
While there’s no shortage of reasons to feature Meemaw in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, there’s no guarantee that Potts will come back as the character beyond her confirmed appearance. At this point, it will all boil down to the story that Lorre and his writers want to tell moving forward. The great thing is that the actor has a great working relationship with the majority of people involved in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Between this and Potts’ personal feelings about her The Big Bang Theory franchise role, the door is definitely open for her to return.
Sheldon’s childhood in Young Sheldon effectively explains why his and Leonard’s The Big Bang Theory apartment didn’t have a dining table.
Besides her importance to the lore, Meemaw is also a unique character in Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, considering that the McAllisters don’t have a grandparent. This means that the new show doesn’t really have a replacement for Connie in terms of what she brings to the sitcom’s storytelling dynamic. Taking all of these elements into consideration, CBS and Lorre don’t need any more convincing to bring back Potts as Meemaw after Young Sheldon.
